Tekirdag Rakisi Gold Series - 100% Fresh Grapes, Matured In Oak Barrels - 1X0.7 L With 45% Vol. - Made In Turkey

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If you're drinking lightly with one or two friends, ask for bir otuzbeşlik rakı (BEER OH-tooz-BESH-leek, a 35-cl half-bottle). How to drink raki: A crash course in Turkey's signature drink - CNN Travel". CNN. 29 December 2015.

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Turkish Raki differs from Greek Ouzo for carrying less aniseed type; the distillation process for both is similar. Still, the main difference is the volume of alcohol, where Raki is twice stronger than Ouzo. Where or when raki was first produced is unknown. It is first mentioned by the Ottoman explorer Evliya Çelebi during his travels in 1630. In his Book of Travels he reports that ancient people produced their own raki in small towns. [8] Forbes, Robert, J. (1997). Short History of the Art of Distillation from the Beginnings Up to the Death of Cellier Blumenthal (hardcovered.). Brill Academic Publishers. ISBN 90-04-00617-6. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link) While beer consumption increased to 57% in recent years, this spirit of sharing remains still a serious ritual and maybe, making it even more valuable over time, as it is not something you can drink with anyone and anytime.a small town of Tekirdag province, was a citadel on the ancient road between Istanbul and Europe during the Byzantine period. In the Ottoman Empire, until the 19th century, meyhanes run by Rûm (Greeks) and Albanians [9] would mainly serve wine along with meze, due to religious restrictions imposed by various sultans. Here's how to drink rakı:a clear, straight, narrow glass called a kadehis filled 1/3 or 1/2 with raki, then diluted with water and/or ice to suit the drinker's taste. (Say Tamam!,tah-MAHM, "okay," when the waiter has poured enough water and/or ice.)

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Keep in mind, the purpose of that table is to enjoy the spirit of sharing with our loved ones, to have fun and laughter with them. So, don’t let it make you feel tired, get you drunk or away from the table, but follow its tradition that strengthens the bonds between husband and wife or between family members.Thirsty Turkssip 60 million litersof rakıeach year, mostly withmeals. (Where a European or North American will sip wine with a meal, most Turks willsip rakı.)